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Yes, you can absolutely use TradingView with Topstep, but there's a new way to do it that you need to know about.
The connection now runs exclusively through Tradovate. Think of Tradovate as the bridge that connects your Topstep account to your TradingView charts. Because of this shift, any new Trading Combines you start after July 7, 2025, will need to be opened on their new platform, called TopstepX.
TradingView has become a go-to tool for traders everywhere, thanks to its powerful charts, in-depth analysis, and a vibrant community. Think of this guide as a friendly walkthrough, whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills. We'll explore how to make the most of its features to help refine your trading approach.
The TradingView Black Friday sale for 2024 was the event everyone had circled on their calendars. For traders, it was the best chance of the year to get premium charting tools and features without the usual high cost. The sale ran from November 25th through November 29th, with a nice bonus extension for Cyber Monday that lasted until December 4th.
During this window, you could save up to 70% on a yearly plan and even score an extra month for free. It essentially turned professional-level trading software into an affordable upgrade for everyone, whether you're just starting out or have been trading for years.
In this guide, we'll break down everything about the sale—when it happened, what deals were available, and how you could get ready for it. Even if you missed out this time, understanding how it all works gives you a huge advantage for planning for the next one.
Wondering how to make your TradingView charts easier to read? Adding day breaks is a simple trick that can make a world of difference. If you've ever found yourself squinting at a chart, trying to figure out where one day ends and the next begins, this guide is for you.
We'll walk through exactly how to add these visual markers, step-by-step. It's a skill that's useful for everyone, whether you're just starting out or have been trading for years, helping you see market patterns more clearly.
Backtesting is like a dress rehearsal for your trading ideas. Before you risk real money, it lets you see how your strategy would have played out using historical market data. TradingView makes this process incredibly accessible with two powerful built-in tools: the automated Strategy Tester and the hands-on Bar Replay tool for manual practice.
Invite-only scripts on TradingView are like the VIP section of trading indicators and strategies. They're premium tools that creators share only with a select group of people. While it might be tempting to try and "unlock" the source code to see how they work or customize them for yourself, it's not a straightforward process. There are both technical protections and important ethical considerations in place.
This guide walks through what these scripts are, why they're locked down, and what your realistic options are if you're looking to enhance your trading toolkit.
Learn how to add day breaks and session separators in TradingView with step-by-step instructions. Discover chart settings, indicator methods, customization options, and troubleshooting tips for better trading visualization and analysis.
TradingView is like the trusted map for millions of traders navigating the markets. It's packed with everything you need for technical analysis. But before you can use any of the advanced tools, you've got to get comfortable with the basics—like simply knowing how to move the chart up and down. Whether you're looking at old price history or trying to line up your indicators just right, being able to shift your view is a fundamental skill that makes your analysis so much clearer. If you're just getting started with Pine Script, our complete beginner's guide to running Pine Script in TradingView will help you understand the foundation of custom indicator development.
If you want to see what's really happening in the markets, moving beyond simple time-based charts is key. That's where understanding ticks in TradingView comes in. It's a way to look at the market based on pure trading activity, not just the clock.
This post will break down what ticks are, how you can use them on TradingView, and why they can be such a powerful tool for your trading strategy.
Separating the volume indicator from your main TradingView chart is like clearing off a cluttered desk—it suddenly becomes much easier to focus and see what's really going on. By moving volume into its own little window below, you can clean up your chart, get a clearer picture of how price and volume work together, and ultimately make more confident trading decisions.
